Hoof Parer

Object/Artifact

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Vermont Historical Society

Name/Title

Hoof Parer

Entry/Object ID

1944.7.19

Description

Hoof parer consisting of an L-shaped metal tool attached to a turned wooden handle. The handle ends in a round knob.

Use

Used to reshape a hoof back to its standard size by trimming it.

Acquisition

Accession

1944.7

Source or Donor

Farr, Willis V.

Acquisition Method

Purchase

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Parer, Hoof

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Tool, Hoof

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Farrier Equipment

Nomenclature Class

Animal Husbandry T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 04: Tools & Equipment for Materials